Canon D30 vs Nikon D100
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Introduced October 2000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2002
- Successor is Nikon D200

Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon D30 versus Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D100 (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The D30 was unveiled 21 months prior to the D100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D30 grades versus the D100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Nikon D100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D100
D30 | D100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 120k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon D30
D100 | D30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2002 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D100
D30 | D100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | ![]() | 1.8" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Nikon D100 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
See the Canon D30 versus Nikon D100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 against the D100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D100 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D100.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D100 to resolve more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2000-10-10 | 2002-07-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.8" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 120 thousand dot | 118 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 855 gr (1.88 lbs) | 780 gr (1.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $3,500 | $170 |